Trafficking in human beings

Organised crime and drug trafficking is sponsored by European Commission — Internal Security Fund. Expected Impact: In the long-term , the funding is expected to: have increased operational capacity of law enforcement and other security-oriented authorities to fight organised crime and drug production and trafficking, including an improved capability to trace and untangle complex money laundering schemes as well as illicit flows of goods. enhance risk assessments and risk awareness and resilience measures in view of anticipating, preventing and tackling organised crime and drug related crimes. have improved cross-border cooperation including with key third countries and information exchange (including where possible and applicable with the private sector) and sharing of challenges and good practices in fighting against organised crime. have improved detection, identification and referral of victims of crime in the context of cross-border operational actions, as well as improved protection of victims in criminal proceedings, in cooperation with civil society organisations. Expected Outcome: Projects should aim to achieve one or more of the following outcomes: increase understanding of the nature and modus operandi of criminal networks and key actors and enablers including in vulnerable sectors in society and specific situations such as in prisons. increase monitoring of transportation modalities, routes, and online and detection and interdiction of illicit flows such as illicit drugs. enhance coordination of law enforcement and other security-oriented authorities in cross-border operations and support multi-stakeholders coordinated responses. increase involvement of the private sector and civil society and other relevant (non-law enforcement) stakeholders in preventing and combating organised crime and drug production and trafficking. increase the availability and use of innovations and technical tools for law enforcement inter alia for detection objectives such as production sites and concealed illicit goods. Objective: The general objective of the call for proposals is combating organised crime by dismantling and disrupting criminal networks, their ringleaders and enablers, as well as several priorities of the EU Drugs Strategy that contribute to the fight against drug trafficking and preparedness to respond to drug related security threats. Applications should focus on tackling the activities of criminal networks, especially those whose activities represent a greater threat to society . Scope: The call contains 4 horizontal priority areas (for all organised crimes) and 2 crime-specific priority areas: improving the intelligence picture on criminal networks facilitating cross border investigations facilitating financial investigations supporting crime prevention measures and tackling criminal infiltration strengthening capabilities to fight drug production and trafficking Strengthening EU and national preparedness against drug related security threats. The project applications submitted under the present call for proposals must address one, but preferably more, of the following priorities stipulated in points 1 to 6 Programme areas: Information exchange, Drugs, Police or interagency cooperation (customs, border guards, intelligence services), Economic and financial crime, Laundering of the proceeds of crime Keywords: asset recovery, confiscation, crime prevention, criminal infiltration, criminal networks, criminal structures, cross border investigations, drug production, drug related security threats, drugs, high value targets, illicit, investigations, law enforcement, organised crime, security, smuggling, traffikcing

The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is a competitive program from Social Capital Inc. that funds youth-led community improvement projects in Greater Boston. Teams of high school students in grades 9 through 12 residing in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, or Suffolk counties develop project ideas through coaching from local professionals, then pitch their proposals to a live panel of judges. Winning teams receive $1,000 to $2,000 in grant funding to execute their community-strengthening visions. The program builds career skills including public speaking, project management, and team collaboration, while cultivating cross-socioeconomic connections among peers and mentors throughout the region.

The System Innovations Grant (Youth Opportunities Fund) is a multi-year funding opportunity from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that supports collaborative projects working to understand and strengthen systems so they function better for young people. Grants of up to $1,250,000 over five years fund collaboratives of two or more Ontario-based nonprofits aiming to create lasting systemic change that expands opportunities for youth ages 12 to 29, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous, Black, and other racialized youth facing systemic barriers. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations incorporated for at least five years in Ontario with a mandate to serve youth, forming a formal collaborative. Indigenous- and Black-led organizations and collaboratives are prioritized. Applications were due March 11, 2026—check the Ontario Trillium Foundation website for upcoming intake cycles.